Financial Clearance Specialist

Role Overview

• Responsible for assessing and verifying patient information for scheduled medical services.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles, coinsurances, and down payments.
• Provides estimates for services when appropriate.
• Receives and processes patient financial liability payments for current and past balances.
• Reschedules appointments when appropriate under the guidance of department leader.
• Initiates contact with insurance companies to obtain eligibility, gather accurate patient billing information, and performs collections with outstanding accounts receivable.
• Accurately estimates the patient financial liability (copayments, deductibles, coinsurances, deposits, etc.) via obtaining accurate demographic and financial information.
• Answers patient inquiries regarding their liability and able to explain the variables involved.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma, or G.E.D., business concentration preferred.
• Four plus (4+) years of experience within a business office setting, hospital revenue cycle preferred, Physician office or collection agency.
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and business office applications preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital computer systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of third party collections and reimbursement preferred.

Benefits

• This position may have a signing bonus available